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2009 Kia Optima and 2012 Mini Countryman Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Mini Countryman | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 102.2 in | 4.9 in |
| Length | 189.0 in | 161.7 in | 27.3 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 70.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 61.5 in | -3.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3197 lb. | 3088 lb. | 109 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.9 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 52.8 in | 4.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 40.4 in | 3.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 52.1 in | 4.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 33.8 in | 4 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 7.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 ft3 | 41.3 ft3 | -26.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mini Countryman
| 2012 Mini Countryman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The room was not bad, but the seat bottoms are too low and the road noise in the back seats was unbearable. see full Mini Countryman review |
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